# Clean Simple Eats + vs Healthy Kitchen

Clean Simple Eats + and Healthy Kitchen both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Healthy Kitchen's written reviews are positive against 51% of Clean Simple Eats +'s. Healthy Kitchen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). Clean Simple Eats +'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 203). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clean Simple Eats + sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and Healthy Kitchen sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Clean Simple Eats + against 4.8 for Healthy Kitchen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clean Simple Eats + has 5.9K ratings behind it against 203, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Clean Simple Eats +'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Healthy Kitchen's.

Clean Simple Eats + ships an update every 2 weeks, Healthy Kitchen fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clean Simple Eats + | Healthy Kitchen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-simple-eats-plus/id1449960712/reviews) | [4.8 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/healthy-kitchen-meal-planner/id6714478797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 203 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 118 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CLEAN SIMPLE EATS INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389674722) | [Planned](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770294782) |

## What reviewers say

### Clean Simple Eats +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-simple-eats-plus/id1449960712)

This app simplifies healthy living with meal planning, macro tracking, and a large recipe index. It also offers guided workouts and progress tracking to help users achieve their fitness and wellness goals.

**Highlights:** Custom meal planning and grocery lists, Macro and calorie tracking with barcode scanner, Over 800 macro-friendly recipes, Guided workout videos and strength training, Progress tracking for meals and workouts, In-app shopping for brand products

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CSE+ Community Monthly Access | $1.00 | per month |
| CSE+ Community Yearly Access | $12.00 | per year |
| Test | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fresh Start Challenge | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Comprehensive features
- 🍴 Delicious recipes
- 📚 Extensive recipe database
- 🛒 Convenient shopping integration
- 🔍 Easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
- 📏 Difficulty adjusting recipe servings
- 🔍 Challenging to find specific foods
- 🤯 Confusing navigation and UI after updates
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with the app

**Reported bugs**

- Recipes not displaying properly
- Grocery list not working as expected
- Macro calculations inaccurate
- App crashing or freezing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save and access personal recipes
- Improve macro tracking functionality
- Implement water tracking feature
- Allow customization of meal plans
- Provide option to sync plans with family members


### Healthy Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/healthy-kitchen-meal-planner/id6714478797)

Plan weekly meals, generate smart grocery lists, and discover delicious, high-protein recipes. This app simplifies healthy eating, saving you time and money while helping you achieve your nutrition goals.

**Highlights:** Customizable meal planning, Smart grocery list generation, High-protein recipe library, Nutrition and macro tracking, Dynamic serving size adjustments, Recipe filtering by dietary needs

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planned Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Planned Monthly Subscription | $12.00 | per month |
| Planned Monthly Subscription | $14.00 | per month |
| Planned Annual Subscription | $34.00 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Planned Annual Subscription | $59.00 | per year |
| Planned Annual Subscription | $69.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use and plan meals
- 👍 Healthy and delicious recipes
- 📋 Automatically generates grocery list
- 🔢 Adjusts recipes based on servings
- 🍽️ Covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some initial technical issues with account setup

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Automatic subscription charges after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Expanded recipe library


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clean Simple Eats + free?

Clean Simple Eats + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Healthy Kitchen free?

Healthy Kitchen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clean Simple Eats + or Healthy Kitchen?

Clean Simple Eats + and Healthy Kitchen are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.9K and 203 ratings respectively.

### Do Clean Simple Eats + or Healthy Kitchen have ads?

Clean Simple Eats + shows ads; Healthy Kitchen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clean Simple Eats + or Healthy Kitchen?

Clean Simple Eats + ships an update every 2 weeks, and Healthy Kitchen fortnightly. Most recently, Clean Simple Eats + was updated on October 17, 2026 and Healthy Kitchen on October 17, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*